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If I have a triangle with the measurements of 5ft, 16ft, and 8ft, which ones are the base and height. Why are they the base and height?

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Base is always the number on the bottom. Height is always the line in the middle of the triangle unless the triangle is a right angle (90 degree triangle) and if it is, the number on the side is the height. Here's a picture of it:

If I have a triangle with the measurements of 5ft, 16ft, and 8ft, which ones are the-example-1
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